Border Patrol Agent - Federal LEO with Incentives

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Sanderson (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment Incentive up to $20,000

Retention Incentive up to $30,000

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agent (BPA) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. The BPA role involves detecting and questioning people, inspecting documents, and preventing illegal entry, while patrolling borders with a range of government assets.

Selections will be made at GL-5, GL-7, GL-9 or GS-11 with potential promotion to GS-12. Salary ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 per year.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience or education substituting to qualify for GL-5. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent education satisfies the minimum.
• For GL-7 and above, one year of specialized work experience showing the ability to perform firearms-related duties, analyze information, and make decisions.
• Combination of Experience and Education may apply and is evaluated from your resume and transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of violating immigration or customs laws and inspect documents to determine eligibility.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers using surveillance and patrol methods.
• Interpret tracks and evidence of illegal entry and perform checks to ensure border security.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, and various equipment.

Skills

Immigration Law

Use of Force Policy

Criminal Law & Procedure

Physical Techniques

Firearms

Motor Vehicle Operation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agent (BPA) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. The BPA role involves detecting and questioning people, inspecting documents, and preventing illegal entry, while patrolling borders with a range of government assets.

Selections will be made at GL-5, GL-7, GL-9 or GS-11 with potential promotion to GS-12. Salary ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 per year.